Havaj (Rusyn: Гавай) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia. Regardless of its small population, it has become a renowned tourist location due to its signage as well as a part in the famous RON cyclomarathon.

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Havaj
Municipality
Motto(s):  If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough
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Coordinates: 49°15′N 21°47′E
List of sovereign states	Slovakia
Region	Prešov
District	Stropkov
First mentioned	1403
Area
• Total	14.25[1] km2 (5.50[1] sq mi)
Elevation	274[2] m (899[2] ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	421[3]
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	090 23[2]
Area code	+421 54[2]
Car plate	SP
Website	www.obechavaj.sk

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1403. In 2020, it became famous due the visit of world-renowned Canadian financier and cyclist Ron Havaj.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 276 metres (906 ft) and covers an area of 14.258 km² (5.505 sq mi). It has a population of about 420 people.

Trivia

Havaj is also the Slovak name of Hawaii.

Founded by Jozef Havaj.

References

External links

• Media related to Havaj at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website

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